Jim Lang

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Principal Engineer at The J.M. Smucker Co.

Prairie Village, Kansas, United States

Overview

Jim is an engineering manager with extensive experience in control systems for the manufacturing, food & beverage, and chemical industries. A graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, he specializes in electrical design, PLC programming, and HMI/SCADA/MES development.

He has a deep background in managing and implementing large-scale technical projects, including plant upgrades and major expansions. His expertise covers hardware, software, network connectivity, and cybersecurity.

Unique fact: Jim wrote the majority of the software for a new $50 million plant expansion in a previous role.

Personality Overview

Believer

Big Picture Person

Full Of Energy

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

MES Development
He led the design, development, and commissioning of Manufacturing Execution Systems across the entire enterprise for Hostess Brands.
Industrial Automation
His career focuses on automating processes in manufacturing, chemical, and food & beverage industries using PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
Control System Design
Has deep expertise in electrical design, software development, and field commissioning for complex control systems.

Media Appearances

Jim has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2024
Principal Engineer at The J.M. Smucker Co.
12-2021 - 3-2024
Senior Controls Engineer at Hostess Brands
12-2021
Regional Process Controls Engineer at Ecovyst, Inc.
Automation Manager at Kansas Dairy Ingredients
Controls Engineer at Wachter, Inc.

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis

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Insights For Selling To Jim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jim is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jim

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jim move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Jim take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Jim

Personality Compatibility


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